News Archives - Ann Arbor Family

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Celebrate Barack Obama’s birthday this Aug 4 with these recommendations.

Chelsea Convis - August 4, 2022

44th President Barack Obama’s birthday is August 4th–what a perfect opportunity for your family to enjoy Black-centered TV shows, books, and to consider the...

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Girl Scouts Celebrates National S’mores Day

Ann Arbor Family Staff - August 3, 2022

Wednesday, August 10th is National S’mores Day, and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites everyone to celebrate it the Girl Scout way! Did you know...

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August’s 21-day Disability Equality Challenge

Tre Spencer - August 2, 2022

Registration has opened for the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge hosted by the United Way of Washtenaw County, which was created in partnership with the...

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11-Year Old in A2 Wins Investment Competition

AAFP Contributor - July 20, 2022

We could all learn something from fifth-grader Alex Sytch. At only 11 years old, this portfolio prodigy from Ann Arbor, Michigan has developed an...

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10 Epic Places to Play Mini Golf This Summer

Katie Friedman - July 19, 2022

If you ask us, the best summers include a few laps or cannon balls in the pool, a visit to the local ice cream...

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Employing People with IDD, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Comes to A2!

Current Magazine Staff - July 12, 2022

Proudly employing and empowering 350+ individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), North Carolina based coffee shop Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is opening one...

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Food Gatherers Sponsors the 2022 Summer Food Service Program

Ann Arbor Family Staff - June 20, 2022

When school is out for the summer, students and families who rely on free and reduced-price meals lose access to an important source of ...

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Disney Heroes and Villains are Coming to the Henry Ford this Summer

Kerrigan Stark - May 31, 2022

By Kerrigan Stark Disney theme parks are quite a distance from Michigan, but what if Disney could be brought to Michigan? The Walt Disney Archives...

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Common Reactions; Appropriate Responses from Adults

Digital Media - May 25, 2022

Trying to make any sense of school shootings is impossible for adults, but trying to explain it to children is an even more difficult...

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Outdoor Public Pools in the Ann Arbor Area

Ann Arbor Family Staff - May 21, 2022

After a year of not swimming in public pools, the Ann Arbor public pools are now taking reservations for the summer. Who's ready to swim?

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A Curious Kitchen’s Local Virtual Cooking Benefit for Ukraine

Elizabeth Inman - May 13, 2022

A Curious Kitchen will be hosting a virtual culinary class to benefit Ukraine. The event will take place on May 15th and all proceeds...

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Five Ways Anyone Can Combat Climate Change

Donna Iadipaolo - May 5, 2022

According to the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of Americans are concerned that climate change is affecting their communities and 65 percent think that...